Dr. Ing. H.c.F. Porsche AG v Mr Stuart McKay (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11035 (24 April 2012)

Dr. Ing. H.c.F. Porsche AG v Mr Stuart McKay (Summary Decision _Transfer) [2012] DRS 11035 (24 April 2012)

The complainant established rights in the name 'Porsche' and demonstrated that the respondent's registration of the domain name was abusive. The domain name was ordered to be transferred to the complainant.

Citation
[2012] DRS 11035
Parties
Complainant: Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG; Respondent: Mr Stuart McKay
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision
Outcome
Transfer ordered
Legal Topics
Domain Name Dispute, Trademark Infringement
Intellectual Property Domain Name Dispute Trademark Infringement

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Parties

Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG

Complainant

Mr Stuart McKay

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Domain Name Dispute / Summary Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the domain name registration is abusive under the Nominet DRS Policy
  2. 2 Whether the complainant has rights in respect of a name or mark identical or similar to the domain name

Ratio Decidendi

The complainant established rights in the name 'Porsche' and demonstrated that the respondent's registration of the domain name was abusive. The domain name was ordered to be transferred to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Transfer ordered

Orders

  • The domain name is to be transferred to the complainant.